Scorching Sun Yet No Relief: Germany's Bone-Dry Woes
Skies are clearing up and ground is drying out.
Get ready for a heatwave, folks! Ntv meteorologist Carlo Pfaff spills the tea on the upcoming weather, promising a significant rise in temperatures across Germany starting this weekend. But, as always, there's a catch.
ntv.de: After an astonishing May kickoff, the Ice Saints arrived early and uninvited. Will the sun and warmth make a comeback soon?
Carlo Pfaff: The frosty intrusion at the start of the week was stubborn and caused frost or ground frost in some regions at night. As the Ice Saints would typically commence on Sunday, the high-pressure influence will have amped up by then, warming the air noticeably.
Temperature Highs Over the Weekend
Temperatures will soar from 17 to 23 degrees, with up to 25 degrees predicted on Sunday in the Upper Rhine and Rhineland-Ruhr region. It will be coolest near the Baltic Sea with a forecast of 15 degrees.
Sunshine Galore?
On Saturday, only a few clouds will hover over the east, while it will be sunnier south of the Danube. This week, Garmisch-Partenkirchen barely caught a glimmer of sunlight. On Sunday, expect plenty of sunshine across the nation, with between 10 hours in the Ore Mountains and up to 15 hours from the North Sea to the Black Forest.
Will the Warm Weather Last?
At least until mid-week, with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the Alps and southern Black Forest in the afternoons. Otherwise, it will be sunny and dry most of the time.
Drought Alerts: The Irksome Dry Spell Persists
Continuing dry spells have been the talk of the town, with expanded forest fire risks, escalating grass pollen levels, and the ever-looming Water Shortage 2.0. However, the biggest concern is the significantly lower rainfall amounts in the past few weeks. Since the meteorological spring on March 1, Germany has only collected 58 liters of rain per square meter.
record-breaking Dry Spring Ahead?
We might even witness the driest spring since the beginning of weather records due to the lack of substantial rainfall in the next ten days. The average rainfall over the last days of May would need to be over 25 liters per square meter to offset the rainfall deficit. Currently, the driest spring was in 1893 with 81 liters per square meter, and the second driest in 2011 with 89 liters. The weather scenario at the end of May would need to turn on a dime to approach filling the rainfall deficit.
Heatwaves and Downpour: A Tale of Two Countries
You might've heard about the extreme rainfall amounts in Italy. Here's the lowdown: The geographical locations and dominant climate systems play a pivotal role in determining the weather patterns. Germany, with its northerly latitudes and proximity to the North Sea, experiences a generally temperate climate, while Italy follows a Mediterranean pattern with hot summers and mild winters. Germany tends to receive considerable rainfall, especially during the cooler seasons, while Italy experiences concentrated rainfall in autumn, particularly in the north. Both countries can experience extreme weather events, but their nature varies. Germany may endure flooding in the west, while Italy is susceptible to flooding in the north during heavy autumnal rainfall.
Source: ntv.de
- Weather
- Climate Differences
- Water Supply
- The ongoing dry spell in Germany, evidenced by lower rainfall amounts, higher grass pollen levels, and increased forest fire risks, is a concern for the future of the water supply, highlighting the importance of understanding climate differences in managing water resources effectively.
- As Germany prepares for a heatwave, it's crucial for experts in environmental science and climate-change to monitor the extreme weather events and their impact on water supply, given the current drought situation, to ensure the sustained availability of water resources for the population in the long term.
